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Billy Eichner is an American comedian, actor, and producer. He is the star, executive producer, and creator of Funny Or Die's Billy on the Street, a comedy game show that aired on truTV. Eichner was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Game Show Host" in 2013. He is also known for playing Craig Middlebrooks on the sitcom Parks and Recreation and Timon in the 2019 remake of The Lion King, reprising the role in Mufasa: The Lion King in 2024. Eichner starred in the Hulu original series Difficult People with Julie Klausner. He also appeared in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, and joined the cast of American Horror Story for recurring roles in its seventh and eighth seasons. Eichner wrote and starred in the gay romantic comedy Bros in 2022, opposite Luke Macfarlane.

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Video: Jennifer Hudson Performs 'Circle of Life' at THE LION KING Hollywood Bowl Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 31, 2025

Disney has debuted a clip from The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl. In the video, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson performs a powerful rendition of the iconic number Circle of Life, surrounded by costumed performers and accompanied by a full orchestra. Watch it now!
Video: THE LION KING AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL Trailer with Heather Headley, Nathan Lane, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2025

Disney has debuted the first trailer for The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, a concert experience filmed at the legendary Los Angeles venue in 2024. The concert celebrating the enduring legacy of “The Lion King” comes to Disney+ on Friday, February 7, 2025. 
Andrew Neisler and Anna Morton Stacey Named Co-Artistic Directors of Ars Nova
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

​​​​​​​Ars Nova has announced that Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025, following over two decades of leadership.
NAATCO’s Creative Producer Peter Kim to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

Peter Kim, NAATCO’s Creative Producer, will be stepping down from his position at the end of this month. Learn more about Kim and about the company's plans for the future.
Video: 'Bye Bye' Musical Sequence From Disney's MUFASA: THE LION KING
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 24, 2025

Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” continues its reign at the top of the global box office, and now, the entire sequence featuring the villain song “Bye Bye” is viewable on DisneyMusic VEVO and YouTube. 
Video: Bowen Yang Performs 'Defying Gravity' From WICKED Dressed as a Drone
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2024

During last night's episode of Saturday Night Live, Bowen Yang appeared on the Weekend Update segment dressed as a drone, before bursting into a performance of Defying Gravity from Wicked. Check out the video here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 18, 2024
by - Dec 18, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: MUFASA: THE LION KING- What Do Critics Think of the Disney Prequel?
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2024

Find out what critics think of Mufasa: The Lion King, Disney's new prequel film featuring original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a voice cast that includes Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Seth Rogan, Billy Eichner, Anika Noni Rose, and more. 
Twelve Days of Christmas: WICKED's Jon M. Chu & Bowen Yang
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 16, 2024

The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 4 features Jon M. Chu and Bowen Yang.
MUFASA: THE LION KING Soundtrack Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda's Songs Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 13, 2024

Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King, featuring all-new songs from Broadway songwriter, Lin-Manuel Miranda, is now available to stream. The album includes newly written songs for the film, including Milele, I Always Wanted a Brother, and Tell Me It's You, performed by the cast. Listen to it now!
Video: South African Cultural Gospel Choir Performs 'Milele' From MUFASA: THE LION KING
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024

Earlier this week, the South African Cultural Gospel Choir performed 'Milele', one of the captivating new songs from the all-new Mufasa: The Lion King soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch their performance now!
MUFASA: THE LION KING Pays Tribute to James Earl Jones in Opening Credits
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2024

In the new Lion King prequel, director Barry Jenkins paid tribute to James Earl Jones during the opening credits. The late performer voiced the role in the original 1994 animated film and the 2019 remake.
PHOTO FLASH: Ya puedes ver las imágenes de la premier de MUFASA
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Dec 10, 2024

El pasado lunes 9 de diciembre tuvo lugar en Los Ángeles la premier de MUFASA, que contó con la asistencia de su elenco de voces original.
Video: New Clip of MUFASA: THE LION KING Song by Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 6, 2024

Disney has shared a sneak peek clip from I Always Wanted A Brother, one of the original songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda for the new film Mufasa: The Lion King. Watch the clip now!
Video: Billy Eichner Reflects on Early Encounters with Lin-Manuel Miranda on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 6, 2024

On a recent visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live, Billy Eichner recalled first meeting Broadway favorite Lin-Manuel Miranda in the early days of their careers in New York. Now, the two are both involved with Disney's new Lion King film. Watch the interview!
MUFASA: EL REY LE"N llega a los cines el próximo 20 de diciembre
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 4, 2024

Las entradas para esta nueva película Disney ya están a la venta.
MUFASA Soundtrack With New Songs From Lin-Manuel Miranda Release Date Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2024

Walt Disney Records has announced a release date for the soundtrack to Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King. The Mufasa: The Lion King, featuring all-new songs from Tony-winning composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Barry Jenkins Discuss MUFASA: THE LION KING Music
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2024

Discover the music of Mufasa: The Lion King in a new video featuring a discussion between Broadway favorite Lin-Manuel Miranda and director Barry Jenkins. Watch the video now!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Teases MUFASA: THE LION KING Songs
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2024

Multi-hyphenate Lin-Manuel Miranda visited Good Morning America on Monday to discuss the new songs he has written for Mufasa: The Lion King, the forthcoming Disney prequel. Watch the interview and a clip from the film!
Video: MUFASA: THE LION KING Promo Spotlights Scar
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2024

Disney has debuted a new promo video for Mufasa: The Lion King, the prequel to the 2019 live-action remake. In the video, viewers bear witness to the early days of lions Mufasa and Scar, two brothers who would grow up to become adversaries. 

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